Associated Material Handling Project Nominated for NAIOP Award

Addison, Ill.  December 2, 2009 - Associated Material Handling Industries headquarters building was recently honored with a nomination for an Award of Excellence from the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP).  The annual awards ceremony recognizes exceptional new office, industrial and special purpose projects in the state.  The panel of judges included developers, general contractors, mortgage brokers, real estate professionals and industry specialists.  The panel toured each nominated project, judging on the following:  site improvements and design, architectural integrity, market feasibility and environmental impact. 

 As one of the largest material handling dealers in the country, Associated Material Handling teamed with Curran Architecture and Clayco Construction Company to design and build their new 90,000 s.f. headquarters. This facility, completed in October of 2008, is home to the company’s corporate offices and all Chicagoland operations including engineering, sales, service, parts and a training center. The building was developed on a previously occupied industrial site with direct access and exposure to I-355.

 NAIOP is the nation’s leading trade association for developers, owners, investors and other professionals in industrial, office and mixed-use commercial real estate. Founded in 1967, NAIOP comprises 15,000 members in 54 chapters throughout North America.